The Czechs raised $1,300,000 to buy the T-72 Avenger tank for Ukraine, an upgraded version of the T-72 with improved armor and modern communications

Czech citizens collected money for an upgraded T-72 tank for the Ukrainian military.

Here's What We Know

We are talking about the T-72 Avenger. This was told by the organization Dárek pro Putina (from Czech "Gift for Putin"), which was engaged in fundraising. A total of $1,300,000 was raised. This cost includes not only the purchase of the tank, but also its transportation to Ukraine. In the next few days the tank will be handed over to the Ukrainian military. By the way, it has been named "Tomash".

Flashback

The T-72 Avenger is a Czech upgrade of the Soviet T-72 tank. It has better armor than the original model. In addition, the Avenger boasts improved combat capabilities, a night vision device, and advanced communication devices, including GPS.

Source: @DarPutinovi